This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Liverpool statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Liverpool statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Liverpool-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 4.c: By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States |
| Indicator |
Indicator 4.c.1: Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level |
| Organisation |
Department for Education |
| Definition and concepts |
Data is based on state-funded schools which includes - nursery, primary, secondary, special and centrally employed schools. The proportion of qualified teachers includes both full and part time teachers. An unqualified teacher is either a trainee working towards qualified teacher status (QTS); an overseas trained teacher who has not exceeded the four years they are allowed to teach without having QTS; or an instructor who has a particular skill who can be employed for so long as a qualified teacher is not available. |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage (%) |
| Data sources | |
| Data release calendar |
To be confirmed |
| Data compilers |
Department for Education |
| Comment and limitations |
This indicator is being used as an approximation of the UN SDG Indicator. |
| Data last updated | 2021-08-10: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2021-08-26: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |